Rules Changes for 2019 Emmys

The Television Academy has confirmed 2019 rules changes for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards competition that include new and restructured awards categories. The 71st Emmy Awards are scheduled to air Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 live on FOX (8:00 -11:00 PM ET / 5:00 – 8:00 PM PT) from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. The Creative Arts Emmys will be presented at the same location on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.

New Category: Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Underscore)

The Academy has approved the addition of a new category, Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special, recognizing the unique creative process and evaluation criteria for documentary scoring, versus scoring for scripted series or specials.